[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 81 (Wednesday, June 9, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1199]
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         CHINA TO DONATE $300 MILLION TO HELP KOSOVAR REFUGEES

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                            HON. TOM BLILEY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 9, 1999

  Mr. BLILEY. Mr. Speaker, on Monday, June 7, 1999, the President of 
the Republic of China, Lee Teng-hui, announced the Republic of China 
will donate $300 million to help the Kosovar refugees. This aid will 
consist of:
  1. Emergency support of food, shelter, medical care and education for 
the Kosovar refugees, who are currently living in exile in neighboring 
countries.
  2. Short-term accommodations for some refugees in Taiwan, with 
opportunities for job training in order to better equip them for the 
restoration of their homeland upon their return.
  3. Support for the rehabilitation of Kosovar in coordination with 
international recovery programs.
  President Lee and the people of the Republic of China should be 
commended for their commitment to international peace and stability. 
The Republic of China, as a member of the international community, has 
always been very active in world affairs. This is yet another example 
of the Republic of China being an active and positive international 
partner with the United States in international affairs.

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